Health effects:

  • Potassium is found in vegetables, fruit, meat, bread, milk and nuts.
  • It plays an big role in the physical fluid system of humans and it helps nerve functions.
  • When our kidneys malfunction, an accumulation of potassium will occur. This may lead to disturbing heartbeats.
  • Potassium can effect you when breathed in.
  • Inhalation of dust can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, lungs with coughing, sneezing and sore throat.
  • Higher exposures may lead to a build up of fluid in the lungs, causing death.
  • Skin and eye contact can cause severe burns which lead to to permanent damage.

Enviromental effects:

  • With nitrogen and phosphorous, potassium is one of the essential minerals for the survival of plants.
  • Its presence is greatly important for soil health, plant growth and animal proper nutrition.
  • Its primary function in the plant is its role in the maintenance of pressure and cell size, therefore influencing photosynthesis and energy production.
  • The element is required in large amounts by the growing plant.
  • High water soluble levels of potassium cause damage to germinating seeds and reduces the quality of the crop.


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